BLA Landscape Architecture at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

Landscape architecture is the art of design, planning, or management of the land and of the natural and built elements upon it. As an academic discipline, it embodies creative, cultural, philosophical, and scientific knowledge bases. As a professional discipline, the practice of landscape architecture includes site design, urban design, master planning, community planning, regional planning, resource conservation, and stewardship.

Faculty: College of Arts and Architecture | Duration: minimum 139 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 139 credits, including General Education and the requirements for the major. Required courses include Introductory Soil Science, Cultural History of Designed Places, Design I: Intro Spatial Composition, Design II: Spatial Design, Ecology and Plants I, Skills Lab I: Hand & Digital Graphics.

Career pathways

Penn State Landscape Architecture graduates are well-prepared to join our distinguished professional alumni network with a clear path to licensure and making an immediate impact on the world. The Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.) program is designed to prepare graduates for either advanced study or professional careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrance Procedures Students interested in pursuing Landscape Architecture (B.L.A) should follow the appropriate first year, change of major, or transfer application instructions found under Landscape Architecture at https://arts.psu.edu/how-to-apply/#specific .

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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